A NICE first
An industry milestone, NICE has published a new guideline for healthcare professionals on vitamin B12 deficiency
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Championing training
The newly established NHS Long Term Workforce Plan sees the Government back plans to invest over £2.4 billion to fund additional education and training places.
Hidden highs
Hypertension is becoming more and more common amongst middle-aged and older adults. But what about those who are younger?
At what cost?
Patients in England will now be able to obtain HRT for less, but the new scheme plays havoc with current prescription pricing.
CT scan can 'detect and cure' common cause of high blood pressure
The 10-minute scan lights up nodules in the hormone glands, which were then cured and removed.
HRT could reduce Alzheimer’s diagnoses in at-risk women
The drug commonly used to treat symptoms of the menopause was associated with better memory and larger brain volumes.
Two million brits struggle with SAD symptoms
A lack of sleep is said to only exacerbate the condition, often referred to as winter depression as symptoms tend to be more apparent and severe during the colder, darker winter months.
Call for urgent action
Leaders from across the pharmacy industry have joined forces to write to the health secretary warning that the sector needs vital investment.
Special announcement!
Training Matters is launching a UK-wide roadshow to champion the work of community pharmacy staff. Want to get involved?
New Alzheimer’s drug will slow memory loss
A clinical trial has confirmed that antibody therapy lecanemab slows cognitive decline in patients with early stages of the disease.
Pet tech brands tackle rising separation anxiety in dogs
The specialised training course is aimed at helping dog owners resolve separation anxiety and the residual depression that follows.
NICE reviews endometriosis guidelines for first time since 2017
NICE’s announcement comes after Emma Hardy MP and Hannah Bardell MP, chairs of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Endometriosis, jointly tabled an Early Day Motion in March 2022 asking for an update on the Endometriosis: Diagnosis and Management guideline.
New project to tackle high blood pressure in Black African and Caribbean communities announced
Using a shared decision making tool, the project will develop and pilot nurse-led motivational change model for managing high blood pressure.
LanesHealth launches campaign to support declining mental health
A newly coined term, ‘kalmfulness’ has been defined as the “state or quality of being kalm, peaceful and untroubled in the midst of daily life”.
Pharmacy technician wins Wales apprentice award
The awards recognise the outstanding achievements of employers, apprentices and work-based learning practitioners.
Owning Your Menopause app launches in the UK
Owning Your Menopause (OYM), the first app aimed at specifically helping and supporting midlife and menopausal women to get fit, empowered and strong has been launched by menopause fitness coach, Kate Rowe-Ham.
Lord Mayor of Bristol visits dedicated pharmacy worker
Ania Mularska, pharmacy dispenser at Bedminster Pharmacy, was presented with a certificate of commendation, flowers and gifts by the Lord Mayor of Bristol
First app for teen health and wellbeing launches in the UK
Luna, the UK’s first app dedicated to teen health and wellbeing has launched today (15 November).
MHRA approves secukinumab for paediatric arthritis
The MHRA has granted marketing authorisation for Cosentyx (secukinumab) to treat two types of paediatric arthritic conditions, manufacturer Novartis UK announced on Monday (November 7).
Changes needed for non-binary healthcare
“There is a lack of existing research into the experiences and views of non-binary people as a distinct group when it comes to seeking healthcare,” a recent report by the Scottish Equality Network has found.
True trailblazers
The Pharmacy Show is always the perfect opportunity for all those across the sector to get together and discuss the future of pharmacy. It’s also a good chance, to reflect on the last 12 months and realise just how far we’ve come.
New survey for pharmacy technicians
A new survey seeking the views and lived experiences of community pharmacy technicians and trainee pharmacy technicians across England has been launched today (October 17) by Health Education England (HEE).
How can we expand the role of the pharmacy technician?
The role of a pharmacy technician has changed exponentially over the past few years. Indeed, the Covid-19 pandemic saw registered pharmacy technicians being given the opportunity to learn how to vaccinate patients for the first time
TM raises over £2,000 for Action for Children
On Friday 7 October, the Training Matters (TM) team and other Communications International Group (CIG) colleagues took to the streets to help raise awareness and funds for Action for Children, our Recognition of Excellence (RoE) 2022 charity partner.
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